Question

When was France declared a Republic?
A)On 21 September 1792
B)On 21 May 1792
C)On 21 September 1793
D)On 5 August 1793

Answer 1

HINT: The powers of the king were reduced after the French Revolution of 1789 and it became a constitutional monarchy. The first French Republic was characterized by establishment of national Convention and the Reign of terror.

Complete Step by step answer: Historically tracing, officially the French republic was founded on 21 September 1792 during french revolution. Under Napoleon, the First republic lasted until the declaration of the first empire in 1804, although the forms of government changed many times. Louis XVI was arrested and sent to the temple, an ancient fortress used as a prison. He asked for help from Austrian and Prussian monarchies, but France was engaged in war with them. As the rivalry of the political factions, the Gridirons and the Jacobin's witnessed mass executions of clergymen, nobles and other soldiers this came to be known as “ Reign of Terror”. In 1793, king Louis was convicted to death by a narrow majority and this led to the changes in the constitution as a party of six members of France’s Legislative Assembly was given a task to look after election and thus, led to the creation of the Convention. This Convention or The national constituent assembly with majority votes declared France to be a republic and abolished monarchy. Elections were held everywhere and everyone voted.
Option B is an incorrect option.
Option C is also incorrect.
Option D is an incorrect option.

NOTE: A republic is a form of government where the people elect the government including the head of the government. A state where sovereignty rests with the people or their representatives, rather than a monarch or emperor.